Industry News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2015 winner named

Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder of Pinks Boutique, has taken the coveted number one position in the annual poll to discover who’s who in Natural Beauty. The...

LoveLula reaps the reward

Online beauty retailer LoveLula Boutique has won the prestigious Retail Innovation Award at the Pure Beauty Awards which took place at London’s Savoy this...

Negative omega-3 review retracted by journal

A review by Brian Peskin entitled Why Fish Oil Fails: A Comprehensive 21st Century Lipids-Based Physiologic Analysis has been retracted by the Journal of...

MEPs vote to strengthen GM opt-outs

MEPs have voted to strengthen the hand of EU countries who want to be able to ban GM crops at the national level. In June,...

Research identifies consumer expectations of natural and organic cosmetics

The results of research commissioned by NATRUE and carried out by the GfK Group were revealed earlier this month at a conference at the...

Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2015 winner named

Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder of Pinks Boutique, has taken the coveted number one position in the annual poll to discover who’s who in Natural Beauty. The...

Research identifies consumer expectations of natural and organic cosmetics

The results of research commissioned by NATRUE and carried out by the GfK Group were revealed earlier this month at a conference at the...

FSA publishes results of survey into allergen labelling

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released the results of a survey into allergen labelling on foods being sold by UK supermarkets and independent...

GM meets its Waterloo

Thousands of commuters at London's Waterloo station were give some food for thought yesterday (12 November) when they came face to face with a...

Stars and activists join 57 million Americans to warn UK citizens...

Leading American celebrities from the worlds of film and fashion, activists and progressive businesses leaders are among 57 million Americans who have signed an...

Stars and activists join 57 million Americans to warn UK citizens...

Leading American celebrities from the worlds of film and fashion, activists and progressive businesses leaders are among 57 million Americans who have signed an...

Produce World spots “special occasion” veg box opportunity

Vegetable giant Produce World Group is launching a range of organic veg boxes pitched at special occasions – everything from Sunday lunch to dinner parties...

The flexitarians and weekend foodies cometh!

A new report from Waitrose shows that Britons have become thriftier but are more focused on health and quality when they’re doing their food...

Natural and organic personal care sector driven by health concerns

The latest Consumer Insights report by Organic Monitor has revealed that health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals are driving consumers to switch to natural and...

Natural and organic personal care sector driven by health concerns

The latest Consumer Insights report by Organic Monitor has revealed that health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals are driving consumers to switch to natural and...

‘Wellness uprising’ is sweeping US says top retail consultancy

Top US retail consultancy WSL says the country is witnessing a “wellness uprising”. A new report from WSL says people of all ages and demographics...

Swedish organic market set for 25% growth in 2015

The organic food and drink market in Sweden is likely to see growth of around 25% next year, the country’s lead organic body has...

World Vegan Day just around the corner

To kick off World Vegan Month, World Vegan Day will take place on 1 November, celebrating all things vegan, the demand for which has...

Oatly hit by legal action from Swedish dairy producers

Independent oat drink brand Oatly is being sued by the Swedish Dairy Association for, among other things, making milk seem “unmodern”. The brand has just...

Leicester Herbalist elected IRCH president

In recognition of his considerable experience, and valuable contributions to the field of natural medicine Mohammed Salim Khan, Director of Mohsin Health in Leicester,...